Late initiation and low utilization of postnatal care services among women in the rural setting in Northwest Tanzania: a community-based study using a mixed method approach.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Maternal and newborn mortality is high immediately after childbirth and up to 42 days postnatally despite the availability of interventions. Postnatal care is crucial in preventing mortality and improving the health of women and newborns. This prospective cohort study investigated the initiation and utilization of postnatal care at health facilities and explored users' and providers' perspectives on utilization of postnatal care services.

Methods

A sequential explanatory mixed method was used involving women who were followed from the 3rd trimester of pregnancy to 3-4 months postnatally in Northwest, Tanzania. From January to December 2018, a door-to-door survey was conducted 3-4 months postnatally among 1385 of these women. A convenience sample of women and commu

SUBMITTER: Konje ET 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8252323 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature